Skyduck: A Chinese Spy Comedy

Top Gun meets 007 with a J-Pop backing track!

1993. China launches Operation Skyduck. Captain Yan and Agent Chang are sent to steal America’s most prized flight simulation software, when they find themselves trapped by hotshot NSA agent, Commander Kendrick. His plan? To destroy China’s military ambition once and for all… by infiltrating their dreams!

Skyduck is a bilingual solo show written by and starring Sam Wang, who plays seven hilarious characters in a rollicking tale of international espionage – and half the story is in Mandarin (with English surtitles).

Blending lo-fi with high-tech and utilising projection, puppets, musical numbers, and handmade gadgets, Skyduck deploys all the charm of rough theatre alongside a truly impressive use of technology. Prepare for lift-off.

To make a booking please fill out our Creative Learning Booking Form or contact our Creative Learning Coordinator Kelly Gilbride: schools@aaf.co.nz

Herald Theatre
Friday 17 March, 11am & Post-Show Q&A, 12.15pm
Audience Suitability: Secondary (Years 11-13)
Curriculum Links: Drama, Mandarin and for EL (English Language), Media Studies

Suitable for ages 13+
Contains occasional strong language, strobe lighting and smoke/haze effects

★★★★1/2 “A hilarious and nostalgic thrill ride through time and pop culture.” — ArtsHub

★★★★1/2 “A multimedia marvel.” — State of the Arts

“Delightfully funny... I can guarantee you won’t have seen anything else quite like it.” — Audrey Journal

With support from

Skyduck has received development support from Crack Festival, National Theatre of Parramatta, 25A at Belvoir St Theatre and Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School